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TCA News: Is PBS becoming the new HBO with quality hits like DOWNTON ABBEY?

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PBS kicked off the Winter 2012 Television Critics Association this week with its executive session with President and CEO Paula Kerger. One of the talking points was a recent story in the New York Times that said PBS is giving the premium channels like HBO and Showtime a run for their money – especially with the success of such quality programming as DOWNTON ABBEY. “It’s funny how may people have said to me, ‘oh, PBS looks cool again,’” admits Kerger. “I’ve always thought PBS was cool, but that’s just my opinion. I think what we’re trying to do … is […]Read On »


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THE X FACTOR Season 1 Recap: Nothing to Crow about as Rachel Crow gets her heart ripped out by Nicole Scherzinger

Rachel Crow (pictured here with host Steve Jones) is eliminated from THE X FACTOR - Season 1 - Top 5 week | ©2011 Fox/Ray Mickshaw

Network: Fox Original Telecast: November 30, 2011 Here’s the problem with having 13, 14, or 15 year olds competing on reality programs – they’re not mature enough and emotionally not ready to take on the big hurdles these kind of shows present. And THE X FACTOR has proven all season, its youngest contestants may be talented, but to be thrust into the dog eat dog world of the entertainment industry is a dangerous, slippery slope. First, we had the arrogance of Astro refusing to perform when he was in the bottom one week. Last week, the judges unfairly ousted Drew […]Read On »


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THE X FACTOR Season 1 Recap: Astro beats it, and sadly, Drew does too

Drew (next to her mentor Simon Cowell) is eliminated on THE X FACTOR - Season 1 - "The Top 7 elimination" | ©2011 Fox/Ray Mickshaw

Network: Fox Original Telecast: November 30, 2011 THE X FACTOR did its second week of double eliminations during “The Top 7 Perform – Michael Jackson Tribute Week,” with one person who you expected to be booted off and another who was a complete surprise. The four people that made it through easily – Chris Rene, Melanie Amaro, Josh Krajcik, Rachel Crow. Then, came the automatic booting off of Astro. It was finally his time and surprisingly he was grateful, even as he was ushered off the stage (a complete about face from his attitude two weeks ago). This left Marcus […]Read On »


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DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 Recap: J.R. Martinez dances off with mirror ball

Karina Smirnoff and J.R. Martinez win the mirror ball on DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 13 finale | ©2011 ABC/Adam Taylor

Stars: Rob Kardashian, Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays Original Telecast: Nov. 22, 2011 In an exciting finale to a nail-biting season, DANCING WITH THE STARS completes season 13 with J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff being crowned the DWTS champions! At times, throughout the season, it seemed Martinez had that mirror ball trophy all to himself, but a few guffaws and an injured ankle led some to speculate maybe his clenching that coveted award wasn’t such a sure thing after all. In the end, it all worked out for the war veteran and now part-time actor as […]Read On »


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DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 Recap: Hope goes Solo landing in 4th place

Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Hope Solo on DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 13 - Week 9 | ©2011 ABC/Adam Taylor

Stars: Rob Kardashian, Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez, Hope Solo Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays Original Telecast: Nov. 15th, 2011 No one was surprised tonight when high scores deprived struggling couple Hope Solo & Maksim Chmerkovskiy were booted off DANCING WITH THE STARS during Week 9 of Season 13. The judges had let them know with their low scores that they wanted them to go next and well, Solo and Chmerkovskiy “very” vocally acknowledged that this week. Chmerkovskiy’s angry words to and about the judges a couple of weeks ago pretty much sealed their fate. Plus, let’s face it, Solo was […]Read On »


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THE X FACTOR Season 1 Recap: The Stereo Hogzz are turned off during latest elimination

The Stereo Hogzz are eliminated on THE X FACTOR - Season 1 - "The Top 11 Perform" | ©2011 Fox/Ray Mickshaw

The Top 11 went down to 10 last night on THE X FACTOR which saw the second “group” eliminated from the talent competition. Last week, Intensity went home, and this week two groups landed in the bottom two – The Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne. This brings up the issue of whether or not audiences HATE groups in these kind of competition or if they’re severely punishing Paula Abdul who is managing the groups. Ironically enough, both The Stereo Hogzz and Lakoda Rayne are by far better than some of the solo performers on the show. And both could be […]Read On »


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DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 Recap: Justice is Served as Nancy Grace is out

Nancy Grace and Tristan Macmanus in DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 13 - Week 8 - "Instant Jive Night" | ©2011 ABC/Adam Taylor

Stars: Nancy Grace, Robert Kardashian, Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez, Hope Solo Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays Original Telecast: Nov. 8th, 2011 Sheeee’ssss outta there! Nancy Grace is finally eliminated from DANCING WITH THE STARS: Season 13, week eight. It’s no secret how I felt her time had come many, many, many weeks earlier, but boy is it about time! Justice is served! Grace & partner Tristan Macmanus just escape making it to the semi-finals. Rob Kardashian & Cheryl Burke, J.R. Martinez & Karina Smirnoff, Hope Solo & Maks Chmerkovskiy and Ricki Lake & Derek Hough all made it to the […]Read On »


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DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 Recap: Don’t Scream – David Arquette axed

David Arquette performs on DACING WITH THE STARS - Season 13 - Week 7 - "Halloween Celebration" | ©2011 ABC/Adam Taylor

Stars: David Arquette, Nancy Grace, Robert Kardashian, Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez, Hope Solo Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays Original Telecast: Nov. 1st, 2011 Who would of thought that Nancy Grace had more fans than David Arquette? But, alas, it is true. David Arquette and his partner Kym Johnson are the latest casualties on DANCING WITH THE STARS. Arquette lasted seven weeks and placed sixth in the competition overall. He leaves behind Ricki Lake & Derek Hough, Hope Solo & Maks Chmerkovskiy, J.R. Martinez & Karina Smirnoff, Rob Kardashian & Cheryl Burke, and yes, Nancy Grace & Tristan Macmanus. The results […]Read On »


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DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 Recap: Luck runs out for Chaz Bono

Lacey Schwimmer and Chaz Bono perform on DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 13 - Week 6 - "Broadway Night" | ©2011 ABC/Adam Taylor

  Stars: Chaz Bono, David Arquette, Nancy Grace, Robert Kardashian,Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez, Hope Solo Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays Original Telecast: October 25th, 2011 Time has finally run out for Chaz Bono and his partner Lacey Schwimmer on DANCING WITH THE STARS. Bono became the sixth contestant eliminated from the show, which featured Broadway themed performances this week. The time had come. No more could his fan base hold him up and pull him through. The fans did all they could and Bono, it seemed, had as well. The evening started with an encore performance by J.R. Martinez and […]Read On »


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DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 13 Recap: Wake Up Carson Kressley – it’s time to go-go

Anna Trebunskaya and Carson Kressley in DANCING WITH THE STARS - Season 13 premiere | ©2011 ABC/Adam Taylor

Stars: Chaz Bono, David Arquette, Nancy Grace, Robert Kardashian, Carson Kressley, Ricki Lake, J.R. Martinez, Hope Solo Network: ABC, airs Mondays, Tuesdays Original Telecast: : October 18th, 2011 Fans could pull him through no more….Carson Kressley was the fifth contestant voted off DANCING WITH THE STARS: Season 13. It was his time. As fun as it was to watch him on stage and in rehearsals with his partner  Anna Trebunskaya, there was no where else for him to go but home. He had placed last these past two weeks, so it was an obvious choice to send him home. Before […]Read On »


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